# ES file explorer vs MyFiles

The clearest difference is rating: MyFiles at 4.5 against ES file explorer's 1.7. MyFiles also leads on ads (none vs shown). ES file explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ES file explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and MyFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, MyFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ES file explorer | MyFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1620305556/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager/id6478056702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [alkesh dudhat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599434938) | [亮辉 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675818795) |

## What reviewers say

### ES file explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1620305556)

This app helps you organize and manage all files on your device. It allows you to view images, videos, audio, and documents, and sorts them into categories for easy access. Quickly find recently opened files and analyze your storage usage.

**Highlights:** Built-in viewers and players for various file types, Quick browsing by file type, downloads, recent, and large files, Storage usage analysis dashboard, Search photos by date, size, and creation/open dates, Multiple selection and sorting support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


### MyFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager/id6478056702)

Manage and play all your files on iPhone and iPad. Browse local storage, cloud drives, and network servers. Includes archive tools, a media player, document viewer, and wireless transfer capabilities.

**Highlights:** Complete file management, Advanced archive and compression tools, Built-in media player, Document viewer and PDF scanner, Wireless file transfer, Cloud and network integration, App security with Face ID/Touch ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ES file explorer free?

ES file explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyFiles free?

MyFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ES file explorer or MyFiles?

MyFiles is rated higher. ES file explorer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MyFiles averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do ES file explorer or MyFiles have ads?

ES file explorer shows ads; MyFiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, ES file explorer or MyFiles?

ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyFiles every 2 months. Most recently, ES file explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyFiles on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*